Healthy Breakfast Egg Cups
Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up each morning during the work week and not have to deal with making breakfast? This weeks recipe is just that! A quick to make, ahead of time, breakfast that will keep you filled up until lunchtime. And to add to this, its also very healthy. It only takes about 30 minutes to make and then you put them in a Tupperware container and they are ready to be consumed throughout your busy work week! By the way, I first discovered this recipe from the South Beach diet. I modified it to...
Read MoreCranberry Granola Power Bars
Stop buying store bought granola bars that are packed with all kinds of additives and preservatives. This simple to make recipe for Cranberry Granola Power Bars is perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a mid-afternoon snack at the office. Most grocery stores sell nuts and oats in bulk, so yo don’t have to worry about buying too much of one ingredient. I made a batch yesterday and brought them to a friends bbq. They were a big hit! Also remember, you can pretty much substitute any combination of nuts,...
Read MoreMonte Cristo
The Monte Cristo sandwich is said to have first been invented around 1910 in a Paris cafe. Its still served as a popular snack throughout Paris and Switzerland in most bars and cafes. It consists of layers of ham, turkey and cheese sandwiched between 3 slices of country French bread. Its then dipped in a French toast batter and grilled on a hot skillet. Its served with a side of jelly preserve and maple syrup. Its said to have made its way to the United States around the 1950′s and was first served in...
Read MoreArepa de Choclo – Sweet Corn Arepa
The arepa is a corn-based bread found in the Northern Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It is usually transformed into a patty and then baked, grilled or fried. Some people stuff them with either cheese, vegetables or meats. This was the first dish I immediately took a liking to while visiting Colombia. There are several different kinds of arepas I sampled before I discovered the arepa de choclo. It was the sweetest and most moist arepa out of the bunch. In Colombia they are typically cooked in homes on an asador...
Read MoreTequila Sunrise and a Cappuccino
My morning start to every weekend is a visit to my favorite cafe, Espresso Royale for a Tequila Sunrise breakfast sandwich and a cappuccino. The sandwich starts out with an everything bagel loaded with 2 eggs, sliced tomatoes, red onions, cheese, bacon and a healthy slather of homemade jalapeño cream cheese! I’ve included the recipe below with a link to an awesome espresso machine so you can enjoy this delightful feast right from your own home! INGREDIENTS: 1 Everything bagel 2 eggs fried 2 slices of...
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